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Micronutrient Deficiencies Harmful Effects

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Micronutrient Deficiencies Cause Significant Damage 6 essential micronutrient deficiencies cause similar ailments within the human body. When a child or adult lacks multiple micronutrients at the same time, it could bring significant harm. Similar medical conditions between the 6 micronutrient deficiencies include trouble breathing, brain impairments, multiple pregnancy issues for mom and child, muscle issues, effect a child's growth and development, fertility issues, fatigue, diarrhea, and death.  6 Essential Micronutrients The 6 essential micronutrients include iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, iodine, folate, and zinc, which are very essential for the body even though they are not produced naturally, besides vitamin d, within the body (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).  Iron deficiency can lead to anemia - making it difficult for your body to transport oxygen throughout your body, causing breathing issues and fatigue (Mayo Clinic).  Lack of vitamin A can lead to blindness

Studies on Visceral Fat Loss

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Studies on Visceral Fat loss Many studies on visceral fat loss exist. Exercise and diet play a significant role in the deadly metabolic disease. Living a sedentary lifestyle makes more of a difference in the percentage of fat surrounding your vital organs than your diet. The root cause of type 2 diabetes was discovered after conducting a visceral fat health study.  Effects Your Sexual Health Peer reviewed studies on visceral fat revealed visceral fat % has a direct correlation with erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation in men ( Dursun, Cakir et al.) .  The Easiest Way To Lose Visceral Fat Losing weight is the easiest way to lose visceral fat and people lose a higher percentage of body fat after losing a smaller percentage of body weight, but even when you exercise and do not lose weight you still will lose body fat (visceral fat) ( Martin) .  Losing fat is more important than losing weight because losing weight involves losing muscle mass and water, which is why exercising re

How Important is CoQ10

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How Important is CoQ10  How important is CoQ10? It is used by cells for growth and maintenance, naturally made inside the body with levels decreasing as you age, however, food sources such as fish and nuts are not capable of significantly increasing levels in the body (Mayo Clinic Staff).  Coenzyme Q10 is primarily used to generate energy in cells - helping to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (involved in energy transfer within cells) - and serving a critical role as an antioxidant protecting cells from oxidative damage, therefore low levels of CoQ10 are associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer (Semeco).  Important for The Heart How important is CoQ10 for the heart?  Significantly lower coenzyme Q10 levels were associated with 58 deaths out of 242 patients who were studied long term with acute cardiovascular disease (Shimizu et al.). According to the American Heart Association , low CoQ10 levels are associated with increased severit

Childrens Nutritional Dietary Needs

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Diet Aides for Children Diet aides for children exist because the many adult diets in existence are unsafe for children to strictly follow. One of the main diets that kids follow nowadays, through the leadership of their parents, leads them towards obesity which is an increasing issue worldwide. Pediatricians and parents are critical for guiding children towards their proper weight and nutritional needs. Diets are unsafe for children unless a pediatrician ok's it, and Doctors are able to recommend what the proper weight for your child should be (Liao). Ages 2-18 are crucial ages for children because dietary patterns begin to form which last into adulthood including poor nutrition habits leading to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease so parents are crucial in developing good nutritional habits at an early age (USDA). Childhood Obesity Huge Epidemic Worldwide Obesity in kids has reached epidemic proportions worldwide due to junk food, fast food, lack of exercise, and video a

Childhood Obesity Is Increasing

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Ending Childhood Obesity in Kids Childhood obesity is an epidemic worldwide with junk food, sugary drinks, and fast food among the biggest reasons why kids are obese, having an impact on a child's physical and mental health (Sahoo et al.). 1 out of every 5 children and adolescents are affected due to the environments they live and go to school in, lack of healthy nutrition access, unsafe areas to play in and more (CDC).  Increase Physical Activity for Kids Kids spend more time indoors than outdoors due to video games, tablets, smart phones, and learn negative physical activity and nutritious behaviors from caregivers and parents (Cleveland Clinic). Obese children carry the disease into adulthood which is the  world's leading cause of premature death and poor health  (World Obesity).   The cycle continues   when they have children, and the kids follow the same pattern.  Parents Should Control What Kids Eat Parents should take more control over what their kids eat ( The American